Gyeonggi Province Moves to Curb AI Spread... Emergency Inspections at 14 Feed Manufacturers

Highly pathogenic AI cases reported in Yeoncheon and Yeoju
Disinfection of delivery vehicles and farm entry records checked
No biosecurity violations found at any of the 14 sites
Additional inspections planned depending on outbreak situation

After highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) cases occurred one after another in Yeoncheon and Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province conducted emergency inspections on November 10 and 11 at 14 compound feed manufacturers across the province. The measure aims to prevent the virus from spreading via feed delivery vehicles that visit multiple livestock farms.

Feed manufacturer inspection. Provided by Gyeonggi-do.

Gyeonggi Province plans to thoroughly inspect biosecurity management throughout feed manufacturing and transport and proactively close any gaps in biosecurity.

The province formed a special inspection team from its Livestock Policy Division to inspect four sites in Pyeongtaek, three each in Ansan and Icheon, two in Anseong, and one each in Yangju and Yongin. The team operated disinfection facilities for vehicles and people entering the sites to check that they were functioning properly, and inspected whether disinfectants were diluted and used according to standards. It also checked whether the inside and outside of delivery vehicles were disinfected and whether the vehicles used designated disinfection facilities.

The team cross-checked vehicle operation logs against feed sales records and checked whether vehicles carried spray disinfectors and disposable overshoes for farm visits. No violations of biosecurity rules were found at any of the 14 sites inspected. The province provided drivers with guidance on personal disinfection and vehicle disinfection procedures at the sites.

The province will continue checking whether feed delivery vehicles have been disinfected and reviewing farm entry records. It also plans to conduct additional on-site inspections depending on the status of highly pathogenic AI outbreaks. Any violations found will be addressed in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Lee Kang-young, director-general of Gyeonggi Province's Livestock and Animal Welfare Bureau, said, "Because feed delivery vehicles visit multiple livestock farms, thorough disinfection and entry management are key to preventing the spread of animal infectious diseases. We will remain vigilant and do everything we can to prevent further spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza through ongoing on-site inspections and prevention-focused biosecurity management."

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